skit

noun

ˈskit 

1

: a jeering or satirical remark : taunt

2

a

: a satirical or humorous story or sketch

b(1)

: a brief burlesque or comic sketch included in a dramatic performance (such as a revue)

(2)

: a short serious dramatic piece

especially : one done by amateurs

Examples of skit in a Sentence

One of the funniest skits in the show was about cheerleading.

Recent Examples on the Web

Their videos about married life and young parenthood vary between comical skits and honest reflections. —Abby Howard, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025

The welcoming spirit was undoubtedly the staff of a mosaic of New Yorkers from all generations, each with impressive luxury CVs who were polar opposites of early-Aughts snobbish retail associates—hello Jeffrey's New York—epitomized in an SNL skit. —Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025

Alysha Burney gained a massive following online for posting skits and producing videos and short films on YouTube and TikTok. —Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2025

But the best skit didn’t employ her impressively interchangeable pop-star skill set. —Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

circa 1727, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for skit

• bit
• brit
• britt
• chit
• fit
• flit
• grit
• hit
• it
• kitt
• knit
• lit

Kids Definition

skit

noun

ˈskit 

: a humorous story or sketch

especially : a sketch included in a dramatic performance